Avishai
/AA-V-IH-S-HH-AA-IH/
My father is a gift — Avishai (Hebrew אבישי, from av 'father' + shai 'gift') was King David's nephew, one of the 'Three Mighty Men' of David's army (2 Samuel 23:18). A name that names the child as the gift the father acknowledges.
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Yes — Avishai is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “My father is a gift — Avishai (Hebrew אבישי, from av 'father' + shai 'gift') was King David's nephew, one of the 'Three Mighty Men' of David's army (2 Samuel 23:18). A name that names the child as the gift the father acknowledges.”.
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Meaning & origin
Avishai is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "My father is a gift — Avishai (Hebrew אבישי, from av 'father' + shai 'gift') was King David's nephew, one of the 'Three Mighty Men' of David's army (2 Samuel 23:18). A name that names the child as the gift the father acknowledges." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Jewish, Israeli, American families, Avishai carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Avishai look like?
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See Avishai's baby portrait →What does Avishai's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Avishai resonates in either tradition.
Avishai's destiny number is 33 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Avishai's full reading →
Does Avishai go with your family's names?
Avishai breaks into 7 sounds: /AA-V-IH-S-HH-AA-IH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Avishai sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Avishai beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Avishai — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Avishai
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Avishai
What does the name Avishai mean?
Avishai means "My father is a gift — Avishai (Hebrew אבישי, from av 'father' + shai 'gift') was King David's nephew, one of the 'Three Mighty Men' of David's army (2 Samuel 23:18). A name that names the child as the gift the father acknowledges.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Avishai a boy or girl name?
Avishai is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Avishai?
Avishai is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish tradition, commonly among Jewish, Israeli, American families.
Is Avishai a Jewish name?
Yes. Avishai is a boy name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin.
What does Avishai mean in Hebrew?
Avishai originates from Hebrew, where it means "My father is a gift — Avishai (Hebrew אבישי, from av 'father' + shai 'gift') was King David's nephew, one of the 'Three Mighty Men' of David's army (2 Samuel 23:18). A name that names the child as the gift the father acknowledges.."
What are common nicknames for Avishai?
Common short forms of Avishai include Avi.
What is the numerology of Avishai?
Avishai has a Pythagorean destiny number of 33 — the master teacher — unconditional love in action.
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